• YEAR EIGHT SAMPLE LESSONS

    • The Year 8 Sample Lessons are provided as an example of what you will find in this course, they do not represent the complete curriculum covered. 

      Children using the My Homeschool Year 8 Curriculum are usually around 13 or 14 years old.

      The Year 8 schedule of work can be taught over 4 or 5 days. This leaves time for you to pursue individual interests and natural learning.

      Additional instructions for parents, including a Weekly Planner that both parents and students can use, are provided when you purchase the graded course. A comprehensive Resource List is also provided, making it easy for you to prepare for the semester ahead. Many of our resources are in a PDF format that can be downloaded, printed and read offline but also offer Complementary Links that families may wish to use to further enhance the lessons.

      For more details and to purchase our Year Eight curriculum look here.

    • Y 8 - ENGLISH

      Sharpen your writing with explicit instruction, master grammar, expand your vocabulary, and perfect spelling. Explore poetry, fiction, and film, and learn the art of humour writing. Explore the history of English literature, study a play (Shakespeare or contemporary), and refine your skills through narrations across English, History, and Geography. Every lesson inspires creativity and a love for learning!

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      MyHomeschool English 8A and 8B

      New for 2025: Dive into explicit writing instruction to sharpen your skills, enjoy captivating reading practice, and master sentence-level grammar with ease. Expand your vocabulary and perfect your spelling while exploring the beauty of poetry and the richness of literature. Be inspired by picture studies, how stories  come to life through fiction and film, and tickle your funny bone as you learn techniques for writing humour. Whether you're crafting fiction or non-fiction compositions, each lesson is designed to ignite curiosity and fuel your love for learning!

      Scheduled:  8A Semester 1 |  8A Semester 1 | Four lessons per week 

    • Y 8 - MATHEMATICS

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      Alboe 8A
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      This is a math revision resource which has 50 quick lessons that include ‘a little bit of everything’ from the Australian Curriculum’s Year Seven Mathematics syllabus.  Most activities will only take around 5 minutes and are allocated three times per week.

      You will still need to purchase a Core Maths Program.

      Subject: Mathematics


    • Y 8 - SCIENCE & GEOGRAPHY

      Semester 1: Biology and Human Anatomy |  Semester 2: Earth Science & Geography, Chemistry & Physics

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      A Blueprint For Life

      Biology and Human Anatomy: Explore the fascinating world of cell structures and dive into the systems that keep the human body functioning. This resource provides a clear and engaging introduction to the building blocks of life and the intricate workings of the body’s systems. Perfect for curious minds!

      This resource comes with additional video lesson support. 

      Scheduled: Twice weekly.

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      Global Connections: Global Connections: Geography and Trade in Action

      This geography resource introduces your child to trade, environmental impacts, cultural connections, and transportation networks, with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander economic contributions. Through hands-on activities like map creation and current event analysis, they’ll discover the real-world interconnections between people, places, and environments—both in Australia and across the globe.
      Scheduled: Semester 1 - Term 1

    • Y 8 - HISTORY

      Year 8 focuses on the Middle ages. We include European, Middle East, Japanese  and Mongolian history.

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      Age of Faith

      Plunge into the captivating history of the early Middle Ages with this multidisciplinary resource. Follow the rise of the Byzantine and Holy Roman Empires, the spread of Christianity, the Viking impact on Europe, and the establishment of Islam. Discover the formation of new countries and kingdoms through engaging narratives, notebooking exercises, video suggestions, and Book of Centuries activities. A rich and immersive journey into the past!

      Semester One

      Subjects: English, History & Geography

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      Age of Faith Complementary Links
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    • Y 8 - CIVICS & CITIZENSHIP

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      Liberties and the Law

      This unit of study is a thoughtful inquiry into the glue that holds our democratic society together. Building on Year 7’s Civil Society but not dependent on it, this is a deeper investigation into the rights and obligations of living in a diverse society. We examine the origins of our legal system, responsibilities and freedoms, and consider indigenous customary law and national identity.

    • Y 8 - CREATIVE ARTS

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      Middle Ages Picture Study
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      A collection of artworks representing events from the Middle Ages up to the 11th Century.

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      Japanese Picture Study
      Japanese art following its history timeline.